Recent developments in understanding cognitive decline and challenges in autism diagnosis are shedding new light on neurological conditions. A new type of dementia called LATE is being studied for its impact on Alzheimer's symptoms, alongside discussions surrounding the increasing rates and complexities of autism diagnoses.

• A Different Type of Dementia Is Changing What’s Known About Cognitive Decline — The New York Times Health -
• The Autism Diagnosis Problem — The New York Times Health -

The ongoing push for greater female representation in male-dominated medical fields is highlighted by cardiothoracic surgeons. Female cardiothoracic surgeons are actively working to break down barriers, addressing the disparity where women comprise less than 10 percent of heart and lung surgeons in the U.S.

• Female Cardiothoracic Surgeons, Unlocking the Male Fortress — The New York Times Health -